Pen Holder and Tile
DistributorDistributed by
The Hartford Faience Co.
(founded 1895)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Douglas Rankin Jr.
(American)
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1965
MediumMechanically-pressed earthenware and blue enamel, cast brass, and cork
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width x depth): 4 1/4 x 4 1/4in. (10.8 x 10.8cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Margaret Rankin
Object number1986.160.42
DescriptionSquare, white, earthenware tile with a transfer-printed blue enamel advertisement. The tile states "THE HARTFORD/ FAIENCE COMPANY/ (ELECTRICAL/ PORCELAIN/ SPECIALTIES)/ 271 HAMILTON ST/ HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT/ 06106/ TEL. (203) 429-8551". An image of two electrical porcelain products can be found on the tile, one on either side of the words. The back of the tile is lined with cork, and the sides of the tile are lined with narrow sheets of brass. In the upper right corner of the tile is a cast brass device intended to hold the tip of a pen in a veritcal position.
The brass is slightly tarnished in the lower left and upper right corners.
NotesHistorical Note: George Douglas Rankin, the donor's father, was the President of the Hartford Faience Company in Hartford, Connecticut.The brass is slightly tarnished in the lower left and upper right corners.
Status
Not on view
